Add 50/6 and 60/27, Solve 8 2/6 + 2 6/27 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 60/27

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

50/6 + 60/27 is 95/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
50/6 = 50 × 9/6 × 9 = 450/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
60/27 = 60 × 2/27 × 2 = 120/54
Add the two like fractions:
450/54 + 120/54 = 450 + 120/54 = 570/54
570/54 simplified gives 95/9
So, 50/6 + 60/27 = 95/9
In mixed form: 105/9

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